Futures and Options (F&O) are derivative contracts that allow investors to hedge, speculate, or arbitrage based on underlying assets like stocks. Futures are agreements to buy or sell at a later date, while options give the right, but not the obligation, to do so.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that eight stocks will be included in the Futures and Options (F&O) segment starting from May 30, 2025. This move was confirmed through official circulars issued on May 7 and May 9. The addition of these stocks has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and is based on the eligibility rules set in SEBI’s August 2024 guidelines. NSE also mentioned that the contracts for these stocks will be launched only after they meet the required conditions under the Quarter Sigma computation cycle for May 2025.
Here is the list of newly inducted stocks in the F&O category:
Bharat Dynamics Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.63,991 crore, Bharat Dynamics Limited, which is engaged in the manufacturing of guided missiles and allied defence equipment, saw its shares close at Rs.1,750.00 on Tuesday, reflecting an 11.47 percent surge from the previous closing price.
Kaynes Technology India Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.40,273 crore, Kaynes Technology India Limited, a leading end-to-end and IoT solutions-enabled integrated electronics manufacturing company, saw its shares close at Rs.6,279.50 on Tuesday, reflecting a 5.02 percent surge from the previous closing price.
Mankind Pharma Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.1.05 lakh crore, Mankind Pharma Limited, which is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical formulations, saw its shares close at Rs.2,545.00 on Tuesday, reflecting a 1.80 percent surge from the previous closing price.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.1.21 lakh crore, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, a renowned shipbuilding company, saw its shares close at Rs.3,010.00 on Tuesday, reflecting a 3.64 percent surge from the previous closing price.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.74,435 crore, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, which is engaged in the business of implementing various types of Rail infrastructure projects, saw its shares close at Rs.357.00 on Tuesday, reflecting a decline of nearly 0.68 percent from the previous closing price.
Fortis Healthcare Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.50,205 crore, Fortis Healthcare Limited, a leading integrated healthcare service provider, saw its shares close at Rs.665.00 on Tuesday, reflecting a decline of nearly 1.72 percent from the previous closing price.
Piramal Pharma Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.28,381 crore, Piramal Pharma Limited, a leading producer of Inhaled Anesthetics and a global player in Hospital Generics, saw its shares close at Rs.214.97 on Tuesday, reflecting a 1.4 percent surge from the previous closing price.
UNO Minda Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs.52,355 crore, UNO Minda Limited, manufacturer and supplier of Automotive Solutions and systems to Original Equipment Manufacturers, saw its shares close at Rs.954.00 on Tuesday, reflecting a decline of nearly 0.53 percent from the previous closing price.
The inclusion of a stock in the F&O segment enhances its visibility and credibility in the market. For companies, it signals strong fundamentals and boosts investor confidence, often attracting more institutional interest. For investors and traders, it provides opportunities to hedge, speculate, or arbitrage using derivatives. This can lead to better liquidity, improved price discovery, and increased participation in the stock market. Additionally, being part of the F&O segment can support more stable trading volumes and help reduce volatility over time.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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